A child has swallowed a household drain cleaner and is drooling but breathing adequately. Which instruction is correct?
Correct answer: A. Do not induce vomiting and arrange urgent medical assessment
- A. Do not induce vomiting and arrange urgent medical assessment
- B. Give vinegar to neutralise the alkaline chemical
- C. Induce vomiting before the chemical reaches the stomach
- D. Give activated charcoal without consulting a poison service
Explanation
Caustic substances can burn the mouth and oesophagus again if vomited, so vomiting and attempted neutralisation are unsafe. The child needs urgent assessment, with airway observation because swelling can develop later.
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